Panorama Motel - Kaikoura

$$$$||View on mapKaikoura, New Zealand266 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand, 7300|
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Panorama Motel - Kaikoura
266 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand, 7300·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.6
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Staff9.2
Free WiFi9.0
Who stays here
Couples69%
Families18%
Groups9%
Solo4%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.6
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Staff9.2
Free WiFi9.0
Who stays here
Couples69%
Families18%
Groups9%
Solo4%

3-star waterfront motel in Kaikoura with panoramic sea and mountain views

Rooms and Amenities

Panorama Motel Kaikoura offers units that open onto private patios or balconies equipped with outdoor seating to take in views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea. Each ensuite, smoke-free room includes a kitchenette with a hob, microwave, and fridge. Ground floor units are available for easy access, and top floor rooms provide enhanced views from private balconies.

Location and Activities

Panorama Motel Kaikoura NZ is at the quiet end of town, a short drive from marine activities like the Kaikoura Dolphin Encounter and whale watching by sea and air. The Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway, with rock pools for children, is nearby, as is the Kaikoura Golf Club. A sandy beach sits directly across the road for swimming.

Pet-Friendly Accommodations

The motel offers pet-friendly accommodations with a low fee, allowing guests to bring their whole family. A guest laundry and BBQ facilities are available for all visitors. Off-street parking accommodates larger vehicles, including boats and trailers.

Accessibility and Family Features

Panorama Motel Kaikoura New Zealand has an Ocean View Suite with Disability Access that includes a toilet with grab rails and private bathroom designed for wheelchair users. Families traveling with children can request a cot free of charge. The motel also provides key access and smoke alarms for safety.

Guest Services and Extras

Guests can order a continental breakfast or use the BBQ facilities and outdoor dining area at Panorama Motel Kaikoura. Complimentary fresh milk and a range of room amenities are provided upon arrival. The motel offers free parking in designated spots right in front of each unit.

  • Location: Quiet waterfront edge of Kaikoura, near seal colony and Peninsula Walkway
  • Rooms: Kitchenette units with private balconies, panoramic sea and mountain views
  • Family-Friendly: Ocean View Suite with Disability Access, free cot on request, rock pools for children
  • Pet-Friendly: Accommodations for pets with a low fee, ground-floor rooms available
  • Parking: Off-street parking large enough for boats and trailers
  • Extras: BBQ facilities, guest laundry, continental breakfast available
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-18:00
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:24
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Rooms and availability

Ground Floor King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
King Suite Disability Access
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area

Children

  • Cribs

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • BBQ facilities

Room view

  • Ocean view

Room features

  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Panorama Motel

💵 Lowest room price 119 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.3 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 5.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kaikoura, KBZ

Location

266 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand, 7300
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266 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand, 7300
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266 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand, 7300
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